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Title: Help with this old photo in turning it into a portrait, all help needed, thanks
Post by: faintman on Tuesday 18 February 14 03:29 GMT (UK)
Hi all,

I have been trying for a while to get a photograph of my great great grandparents turned into a oil painting. I was not given the full photograph and it was only half of it. I have put this photo on here before and someone kindly colored it and added bits to it. I have added the bottom half - like the legs and the dress. I really would like someone to help with making this photo fuller and more lifelike. I really would like the dress on my great grandmother to look more like a dress and not so fake and ghostly and also the whiteness around her removed and smoothed out. Also the chair created to have more definition and outline. If chair too hard just remove it and make it look like a hidden chair.  Also the bottom of the building should be there along with the ground. Also (if possible) could they be in a studio type of portrait background rather than in front of bricks? If you think the colors of the clothing need to be changed or modified please go ahead but bear in mind they were living in Edwardian England and they were lower class in 1910. Also would you be able to have a black and white version as well. I really would like this photo perfect so I can get someone to create a portrait to have as a family heirloom. your contribution is greatly appreciated.
 :)
thanks,

Jordan.
Title: Re: Help with this old photo in turning it into a portrait, all help needed, thanks
Post by: saddles on Tuesday 18 February 14 05:12 GMT (UK)
Hi...Is this something like you had in mind ?

Carolyn  :)
Title: Re: Help with this old photo in turning it into a portrait, all help needed, thanks
Post by: faintman on Tuesday 18 February 14 05:37 GMT (UK)
what a magnificent restoration Carolyn! I am very impressed at such a quality restoration and the time you took to do it! Thank you very much for your fantastic effort!

thanks,

Jordan.
Title: Re: Help with this old photo in turning it into a portrait, all help needed, thanks
Post by: Joyful on Tuesday 18 February 14 05:57 GMT (UK)
Wow Carolyn, that is a very special restoration...should make a

lovely portrait to keep :) 8) 8)

Joy
Title: Re: Help with this old photo in turning it into a portrait, all help needed, thanks
Post by: Treetotal on Tuesday 18 February 14 08:43 GMT (UK)
That is a sterling piece of work there Carolyn...well done  8)
Carol
Title: Re: Help with this old photo in turning it into a portrait, all help needed, thanks
Post by: ymfoster on Tuesday 18 February 14 09:01 GMT (UK)
Well done Carolyn,  :)

it looks like a genuine original,

Yvonne
Title: Re: Help with this old photo in turning it into a portrait, all help needed, thanks
Post by: Niksmum on Tuesday 18 February 14 17:02 GMT (UK)
My one

Irene
Title: Re: Help with this old photo in turning it into a portrait, all help needed, thanks
Post by: Joyful on Tuesday 18 February 14 22:15 GMT (UK)
Irene, you've done a fantastic restore of that photo :D

Jordan will be spoilt for choice ;) I wish I had your talent :)

Joy :)
Title: Re: Help with this old photo in turning it into a portrait, all help needed, thanks
Post by: faintman on Saturday 08 March 14 21:45 GMT (UK)
Sorry about the late reply, I really appreciate your effort Irene and are definitely spoilt for choice picking one to make into a painting. I think I will get both made into beautiful paintings. This website ceases to amaze me at the quality of the people on here willing to help others, it is fantastic!

thanks again,

Jordan.